<p>^^^^^^^^
I agree totally. I have never actually “posted” anything to either of my kids’ walls. I did, however, “tag” my kids in some family photos I posted. I was politely asked to “stop doing that” by one child, so I haven’t done it since. I do try really hard to respect their wishes when it comes to FB. So far, so good.</p>
<p>The main reason I never made my own account was because I know alot of people who do think it’s “creepy” when parents have FB’s and friend their kids. But like you said, it really depends on your own personal relationship with your child. If it doesn’t bother them, I really don’t care if it bothers other people.</p>
<p>I thought that onion piece was hysterical! So so funny.</p>
<p>Friends with all three of my kids on FB. Son UNfriended me for a little while as a “symbol.” but it didn’t last. Basically the rules are, you can’t friend them, they have to friend you and no writing on the wall – especially to comment on pictures you might see. And I agree that there is nothing “private” about facebook. When kids were young I had passwords. The first time I asked to see their pages, I gave them 24 hours warning. After that, they knew I would/could check anytime and so never got in the habit of misusing or abusing the privilege.</p>
<p>LOL I remembered this thread when I stalked my kid online today.</p>
<p>I hadn’t heard from him in a while (phone off? broken? he hasn’t Tweeted in a week, not on FB, etc. etc.) so I googled the screen name he uses commonly to post in technical forums…and saw that he is at least alive and conscious. Unless someone has stolen his alias. :D</p>
<p>I am a sorry case and a worrywart. But at least I’m not bugging my child who is probably swamped with schoolwork. I presume.</p>
<p>Only one of my two teens is on Facebook. When I joined, I did not send her a friend request, but she friended me voluntarily. I can only assume that she knows how to use FB’s filtering if she wants to post things I won’t see!</p>